Obituaries

Marie C. "Toby" Tittle

Marie C. "Toby" Tittle

Jan 22, 2014

Marie C. "Toby" Tittle, age 92, of Richmond, died Wednesday afternoon (January 22, 2014) at Forest Park Health Campus. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on September 28, 1921 to Robert and Carmella Ganguzza Black and had lived in this area since 1949. She was a graduate of LaCross High School and had worked for International Harvester, the former Ayr-Way...

Mason Alan Lee Ritchie

Mason Alan Lee Ritchie

Jan 22, 2014

Mason Alan Lee Ritchie, infant son of Dakota Ritchie and Lacie Hamilton, died at birth Wednesday (January 22, 2014) at Reid Hospital. In addition to his parents, Mason is survived by his older brother Nolan Ritchie; Grandparents Darlene Gipson, Stan Ritchie, Jennifer Smith, & Michael Hamilton; Uncles Tyler (Courtney) Hamilton, Nick Hamilton, Gabe Hamilton, Jonathan Smith, & A.J. Ritchie; Aunts...

Barbara J. Pence

Barbara J. Pence

Jan 22, 2014

Barbara J. Pence, age 65, formerly of Richmond, died Wednesday (January 22, 2014) at Reid Hospital. She was born in Richmond on December 16, 1948 to Robert and Mary Louise Lahrman Parent and had lived in Wayne County most of her life. She was a 1967 graduate of Richmond High School. She was a homemaker and had worked for Senior...

Parke G. Hoover

Parke G. Hoover

Jan 21, 2014

Parke G. Hoover, ag 90, passed away on Tuesday (January 21, 2014) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania on April 23, 1923 to Chester K. and Minervia N. Hoover. A memorial service will be conducted at a later time. www.riggle-waltermann.com

Robert W. Rodenberg

Robert W. Rodenberg

Jan 18, 2014

Robert W. Rodenberg, age 82, of Richmond, died Saturday morning (January 18, 2014) at Reid Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Richmond on August 28, 1931 to Verlin "Pinky" and Helen Turner Rodenberg and had lived here all of his life. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and a veteran of the US...

Robert H. Cain

Robert H. Cain

Jan 18, 2014

Robert H. "Bob" Cain, age 94, of Richmond, died Saturday morning (January 18, 2014) at Reid Hospital. He was born on April 5, 1919 to Thomas Christopher and Armina Ann (Whitmore) Cain and was a resident of Wayne County most of his life. Mr. Cain attended Richmond High School and was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force...

Sandra Kay (Shake) Williams

Sandra Kay (Shake) Williams

Jan 15, 2014

Sandra Kay (Shake) Williams, age 73, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday (January 15, 2014) at Novant Health Medical Center - Matthews. She was born in Seymour, Indiana on February 15, 1940, the daughter of the late William O. and Marjorie E. Freeman Shake. She spent most of her life in Richmond. She and her husband, James, have...

Thomas E York

Thomas E York

Jan 11, 2014

Thomas E. York, age 66, passed away on Saturday (January 11, 2014) at his home. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on July 12, 1947 to Meredith T. and Marie York and had lived in this area since 1991. Thomas was a 28 year army veteran, where he was an E7 SFC mechanic and pack supervisor. He later drove a...

Adam Michael Shain

Adam Michael Shain

Jan 9, 2014

Adam Michael Shain, age 35, passed away Thursday (January 9, 2014) at his home. He was born in Richmond on June 8, 1978 to Michael and Connie Shain and had lived here all his life. Survivors include his parents, Michael and Connie Shain; Uncles Thomas (Cherry) Shain and Mark Henderson; and Aunt Marcia (Butch) Longanecker. Services for Adam will be...

Lorraine Levin

Lorraine Levin

Jan 9, 2014

Lorraine Tolliver Levin, age 83, of Richmond, died Thursday morning (January 9, 2014) at Friends Fellowship Community where she had been a resident since August 2010.  Lorraine was born on July 23, 1930 in Harlan County, Kentucky and was the third of seven children of Elbert and Maggie Tolliver. Lorraine was gifted in the arts and began writing poetry and...

Richard (Dick) Smith

Richard (Dick) Smith

Jan 1, 2014

Our hero, Richard (Dick) Smith, age 83, of Richmond, IN, left us on Wednesday (January 1, 2014) at Reid Hospital after a long illness. Richard (Dick) Smith was born on December 23, 1930 in Richmond, IN to Walter and Helen Smith. Dick was a Korean War Purple Heart recipient, retired Richmond Police Department Captain, and retired New Paris Ohio Police...

Rodney Shaver Livingston

Rodney Shaver Livingston

Dec 26, 2013

Rodney Shaver Livingston died the day after Christmas, with angles, degrees and megahertz on his mind. He was born May 23, 1944, in a part of California that only exists in history books. As a boy he dreamt of being an explorer, a dream which he pursued to its fullest extent: his mind overflowed with topics such as architecture, biology,...

Todd D Prosser

Todd D Prosser

Dec 22, 2013

Todd D Prosser, age 47, passed away Sunday (December 22, 2013) at Reid hospital. He was born in Mariemount, Ohio on September 22, 1966 to Glenn Prosser and Kathy Brunner and had lived in this area since 1991. Todd worked as a machine operator at Color Box, and was an avid Dallas Cowboys and Harley Davidson fan. Survivors include his...

Tony Buccella

Tony Buccella

Dec 22, 2013

Tony Buccella, age 87, of Richmond, died Sunday morning (December 22, 2013) at Rosebud Village. He was born in Warren, Ohio on May 16, 1926 to Vincento and Assunta DiFederico Buccella and had moved to Richmond in 1928 at the age of 2. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and a veteran of World War II where he...

Tammy Dale Kegley

Tammy Dale Kegley

Dec 21, 2013

Per the request of Tammy's Fiance (James Messersmith) the following have been added to the obituary; Jill Millins, Sarah Mullins and Sarah Mullins's Daughter. Tammy Dale (Garrett) Kegley, Age 55, passed away Friday (December 21st 2013) at home. She was born in Wayne County on February 7th 1958 to Russell Dale Garrett and Alverta Marlene Mullins (Yingst) and had lived...

Karista Anna Rowland

Karista Anna Rowland

Dec 13, 2013

Karista Anna Rowland, precious angel of April Crane & Michael Rowland, went to be with the Lord on Friday (December 13, 2013) In addition to her parents, she is survived by her big sister Kyra Rowland; Grandparents Jan & Dorothy Starn, David & Angela Crane, and Virgil Rowland; Great grandmothers Claudia Ragan & Martha Butler; Aunts Christina, Angie, Liz, Shaunetta,...

Bobbie Jo Coyle

Bobbie Jo Coyle

Dec 10, 2013

Bobbie Jo Coyle, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 10, 2013 at her home. She was born in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri on October 18, 1971 to Mona Lisa Cummins and Bobby Joe Spitler and had lived in Richmond most all of her life. Bobbie Jo was a talented baker and cook, was creative with crafts, and she...

William A. Gulley

William A. Gulley

Dec 10, 2013

William "Bill" A. Gulley, age 81, died Monday morning (December 10, 2013) at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. He was born in Morehead, Kentucky on March 12, 1932 to Harve and Flora Gulley and had lived here since 1954. He was a retired mobile home service provider Survivors include his daughters Vickie Gulley, Regina (Scott) Shepard, and Marla Gulley of Richmond;...

Wallace Jay Kuhlman

Wallace Jay Kuhlman

Dec 5, 2013

Wallace Jay Kuhlman, age 76, of Richmond died Thursday (December 5, 2013) at his home. He was born October 11, 1937 in Richmond to Estel and Hilda Farmer Kuhlman and had lived here all his life. He was a proud farmer and had farmed his whole adult life. He is survived by one sister, Rhonda (Bill) Marrs of San Antonio,...

Nancy L Butler

Nancy L Butler

Nov 29, 2013

Nancy Butler, age 70, passed away on Saturday (November29, 2013) at ambassador healthcare. She was born in Warsaw, IN on January 15, 1943 to Rosemary Beard and had been in this area for the past 6 years. She had lived in Tuscon, AZ previously. Survivors include her sons William Butler & David K. Sanders; daughter Teena (Richard) Moore; sisters Mary...